University of Michigan Health-Sparrow

12/20/2025

🕎 Happy Hanukkah!
As the Festival of Lights continues, we’re wishing our Jewish friends, patients and team members peace, joy, and light throughout the rest of Hanukkah, which concludes Monday. May these days be filled with warmth, reflection, and celebration.

12/19/2025

Our team members are worth celebrating every day, but we did something special for them by serving a free pancake and sausage breakfast at UM Health-Sparrow Lansing.

There were lots of happy faces as they dug into their food and received messages of appreciation from volunteer servers.

We thank our team members for their commitment to our patients, visitors and our community.

12/18/2025

Dozens of first responders joined Santa and his elves today to bring holiday cheer to patients, visitors and team members at UM Health-Sparrow Lansing.

The 4th Annual First Responders Holiday Parade featured a procession of emergency vehicles down Michigan Avenue. Spirits were high and there were smiles all around amidst the carolers, cocoa, treats and even massages for team members. To top it off, Santa Claus himself delivered gifts to pediatric patients.

We are grateful to serve such an outstanding community full of incredible people who give so much of their time and energy to improve the lives of those around them.

12/18/2025

At just 19 months old, leukemia turned LJ’s world upside down, forcing him into months of chemotherapy, transfusions, and endless tests. Every step forward — learning to walk again, relearning to eat, battling infections — was possible only because generous donors made expert care at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital at UM Health-Sparrow available when it mattered most.

Today, LJ is in remission. But right now, countless other children are facing the same journey. As families gather for the holidays, many are spending time in hospital rooms, praying for a miracle. Your donation today can be that miracle — bringing lifesaving treatment, comfort, and hope when it’s needed most. Visit UofMHealthSparrow.org/Give to donate. Give hope. Give now.

12/13/2025

We appreciate our friends at Valvoline Inc. for donating to C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow and other Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in support of pediatric mental health services.

Valvoline Inc. announced earlier this week that it donated $100,000 to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to fund mental health grants supporting pediatric patients across the country.

More than 85 children’s hospitals within the network applied for funding, and six grants were awarded to support innovative mental health initiatives tailored to the needs of young patients and their families.

This donation is part of Valvoline Inc.’s Happy to Help community impact initiative, which focuses on supporting children’s health and mental well-being through meaningful partnerships and local engagement.

To learn about Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and your local member children’s hospital, visit

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals raises funds for 170 children's hospitals across the U.S. and Canada, helping make sure every child receives the best possible care. We let our member hospitals decide how to use these funds, ensuring the most urgent needs are met.

12/12/2025

UM Health-Sparrow activated a new, laboratory automation system that boasts drastically shorter turnaround times for lab tests. The system is among the first of its kind in the nation.

The shortened turnaround times enable quicker diagnosis and treatment. The automated processes minimize manual handling errors and strenuous manual tasks for staff, enhancing overall testing quality and consistency, and contribute to shorter hospital stays.

Read more at https://bit.ly/4q7zO65.

12/11/2025

We are so grateful to the team at The Bottomless Toy Chest who brought toys to our youngest patients this week at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital at UM Health-Sparrow.

Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and some of their jolly helpers brought brand new toys, fun crafts and beautiful smiles as they lifted spirits for these hospitalized children and their families

12/11/2025

We are bursting with pride! 🎉

UM Health-Sparrow has been recognized as a High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report for 2026, placing it among the nation’s top hospitals for labor and delivery services.

The "High Performing" designation is the highest award level and is based on excellence across multiple quality measures. These include C-section rates, newborn complication rates, breastfeeding support, episiotomy rates and adherence to federal "birthing-friendly" practices.

The U.S. News Best Hospitals for Maternity Care ratings are designed to help expectant parents make informed decisions. A record 899 hospitals nationwide participated in the annual survey.

UM Health-Sparrow is the leading birthing center in Mid-Michigan, with over 3,000 births annually. UM Health-Sparrow Lansing also boasts the region’s only Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for our smallest patients.

12/10/2025

Congratulations to members of our UM Health Information Technology & Services (HITS) team for receiving national recognition for their innovative approach to raising funds for young patients and having fun at the same time.

Extra Life, the gaming-centric fundraising program for Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals, highlighted the UM HITS team in a blog post for transforming its annual gamers marathon into a major annual event that has raised more than $72,000 since its inception.

“We’re constantly inspired by the creativity and dedication of the Extra Life community,” the organization said. “One shining example comes from UM HITS.”

12/08/2025

Thank you to Lansing’s REO Town Pub for the recent generous donations to our UM Health-Sparrow Herbert-Herman Cancer Center patients. We appreciate the local businesses and organizations who keep our patients and team members in mind during the sometimes-difficult holiday season.

12/05/2025

Special thanks to the UNICEF Club at Michigan State University for delivering dozens of Thanksgiving bags to our young patients. The bags contained goodies and inspiring messages.

Members of the student club volunteer at local organizations, including the Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan, and raise money to support various causes. We appreciate our many friends in the community who give of their time and talent around the holidays to make sure our patients are not forgotten.

12/05/2025

Congratulations to our team out at University of Michigan Health-West!